Inauguration Ceremony Wäller Tour Stream Whisper

A 16 km long hiking experience along the Großer and Kleiner Nister: The Wäller Tour "Bachgeflüster" connects the gentle murmur of the rivers with exciting stories of regional attractions. Testimonies like mines, mills, and the Marienstatt monastery tell of the close relationship of people to the rivers. Viewing points and rest areas provide varied impressions along the way.

Opening Ceremony
Check In: from 09:00 AM

Program starting at 09:30 AM:

• Official welcome with greetings from
  Abbot Ignatius of the Marienstatt Abbey
  Mayor of the local community of Streithausen Eric Kohlhaas
  Managing Director of the Westerwald Touristik-Service Jennifer Siebert
  Mayor of the Verbandsgemeinde Hachenburg Gabriele Greis
  District Administrator Achim Schwickert
  VG Mayor Gabriele Greis
  District Administrator of the Westerwaldkreis Achim Schwickert
• Musical accompaniment by the MGV "Einigkeit" Streithausen
• Awarding of the certificate

From 10:30 AM guided hikes - three different tours to choose from:

Tour 1 – "Bachgeflüster All in" – 16 km
The large round leads from Marienstatt over the slate mine Assberg, the Hohe Ley, Limbach, the Ehrenhain near Atzelgift as well as the Edelstein pit and the Tree of the Year trail back to Marienstatt.
Dogs are allowed on this tour on a leash. The path is not suitable for strollers.
Duration: approx. 5 hours (including 30 minutes break)

Tour 2 – "Bachgeflüster light" – 10 km
The medium route leads from Marienstatt over the Tree of the Year Park at Streithausen, Limbach, the Hohe Ley, and the slate mine back to the starting point. Dogs are allowed on this tour on a leash. The path is not suitable for strollers.
Duration: approx. 3.5 hours (including 30 minutes break)

Tour 3 – "Bachgeflüster Kids" 4.5 km
The family-friendly option leads from Marienstatt to the slate mine and back.
Dogs are not allowed on this tour. The path is not suitable for strollers.
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours (including 30 minutes break)

After the hikes, there is an opportunity to dine at the Brauhaus Marienstatt (self-paying)

For more information and registration visit:
https://www.hachenburger-westerwald.de/de/feier-bachgefluester/